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Construction trades are booming in the UK, and now is the perfect time to train for a career in plumbing. If you’re looking to enhance your skills and competency, this course helps you develop the essential skills and knowledge needed to progress.
In fully equipped workshops, you’ll cover essential theories and regulations, as well as practical skills in domestic and industrial plumbing systems. You'll gain real-world experience through industry insights and experiences that prepare you for a successful plumbing career.
What you’ll learn
Learning in purpose-built plumbing workshops, you’ll gain practical skills using hand and power tools whilst developing the right knowledge and gaining experience to work in plumbing.
You'll study the theory and regulations of the plumbing industry, including plumbing science and health and safety protocols. The curriculum covers essential skills, such as:
As a plumber, you may work in one or more of the following areas:
Additionally, you’ll benefit from industry insights and work experience, and enter national competitions, giving you broader exposure and opportunities to showcase your skills.
By the end of this one-year course, you'll be well-prepared to progress in your plumbing career, whether moving to employment or starting an apprenticeship.
Highlights
As well as learning in fully equipped, industry-standard workshops, you’ll take part in experiences, trips and workshops with local businesses and other college departments.
For example, previous students have taken part in:
Assessment
This course is assessed through practical assessments and a theory-based exam. Your progress on the course will be monitored and you will receive feedback and support to enable you to reach your full potential. This includes developing your wider skills, including confidence, self-belief and resilience.
Anything else?
You’ll be required to wear steel toe capped boots and appropriate clothing for practical sessions.
At Gloucestershire College we want students to develop their English and Maths skills so that they achieve their learning goals and future career aims. For this reason, all full-time students (16-18) who have not achieved grade 4 or above English language or maths GCSE will study these subjects as part of their course.
We also have student development sessions which will support you towards your future career plans. You’ll have time for CPD (Continuous Professional Development), and you will be expected to complete at least one week’s work experience. Our Employability Team can support you to find a placement.
Gloucestershire College welcome any other/combinations of relevant qualifications that are comparable and/or equivalent to the typical course entry requirements.
For 19+ applicants that do not have recognised qualifications may still meet course entry requirements through alternative methods of assessment at the College’s discretion.
All queries regarding course entry criteria including the equivalency of qualifications and exceptional extenuating circumstances should be directed by email to the Admissions Department through applications@gloscol.ac.uk.
Upon completion, you may move on to a Level 3 apprenticeship or seek full-time employment in industry.
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Construction is a key industry sector in Gloucestershire and now is the perfect time to train for a qualification in any of the industry areas we offer. Our construction courses are a great way to develop skills and build the foundation for a successful career in domestic and industrial construction.
We are the first UK college to buy a house as a renovation project for our construction and building services students, to further develop their skills and provide them with practical experience of working on-site with other trades, and it’s initiatives like this that ensure our students leave us employment-ready.
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